ok, since this has become a very popular topic, we'd like to consolidate all discussion in a single place. so here it is

there are several other threads about this situation here. the two most active ones have been locked and pointed here to avoid confusion. they are still available for reading, and i made them both stickies to move them to the top of the general file sharing discussion index. [edit - new forum created] here are the links:

if you are involved in this, and have not yet done so, i strongly suggest you read both of these threads. yes, they are both quite long, but if this legal situation affects you, i think you will find them an invaluable resource.

i am not sure what exactly they expect your reply to discuss. in answer to your second question, i'd say yes, it sure looks that way, especially in light of the comments allegedly made to the TV reporter.

I think Torrentfreak has an obvious slant, but I believe they are factually more accurate than the vast majority of sites who seem to just publish DL's press releases (including, rather depressingly, the BBC who have gone way down in my opinion recently). The fact that Enigmax waited until things had become a little clearer before running his latest article says a lot for his journalistic integrity.

I tend to agree that having a file sharing site as the main location for anti-DL info is not doing any of the accused any favours. Much better to set up a seperate, independent site specifically for this (not tricky or expensive really) and then link to it from here. Surely someone here with a vested interest has the time and know-how?

Donkeyfumbler wrote:The fact that Enigmax waited until things had become a little clearer before running his latest article says a lot for his journalistic integrity.

her

Ross Wheeler, CEO of Albury.net.au, referring to the Australian Governments internet filtering plan wrote:"It's the most ill-conceived pile of stupidity by the biggest bunch of cretins that I've ever seen in my life"

Moving on without becoming the topic of discussion myself , I can now confirm the good news. I have a proper IP lawyer lined up to speak to everyone who has a case, for free. As soon as I have more details i'll be sure to let you know. It might be a good idea at this point for everyone to collate all of their paperwork and correspondence so far with Davenport so that this guy and his team can assess your case efficiently, since they're likely to be flooded with work.

Ok, since this guy has limited resources and I would prefer that the long-suffering ppl in this thread get first chance at support, please email me on enigmax[at]torrentfreak.com asap including your Slyck username and a link to your profile here. I think its fairer to let the people who have participated the most here get the first chance, so please - email me quickly! I'll be writing an article about this today so after that goes out, you could find yourself substantially down the queue for support.

update: i'm already overloaded with people so I don't think there its even possible to be 'fair' in this respect. apologies

Ok, since this guy has limited resources and I would prefer that the long-suffering ppl in this thread get first chance at support, please email me on enigmax[at]torrentfreak.com asap including your Slyck username and a link to your profile here. I think its fairer to let the people who have participated the most here get the first chance, so please - email me quickly! I'll be writing an article about this today so after that goes out, you could find yourself substantially down the queue for support.

update: i'm already overloaded with people so I don't think there its even possible to be 'fair' in this respect. apologies

To be honest even if all our cases don't get heard by this person it wouldn't matter as much, because it really takes on case to set a precedent. I'd also imagine that any advice that comes out will be passed around as well given that we are all pretty much in the same boat as far as circumstances go.

Fenrix wrote:So as to make as little work for the lawyer as possible, i suggest people wishing to enroll his /her help, make electronic copies of letters etc, and get everything lined up and dotted as they can.

Ditto what everyone else has said - many thanks for sorting this out. A very positive step.

I am fairly confident of my own dealings with DL so far and hoping I've put them straight myself - still waiting to hear for definite. I will therefore step aside for now and let more needy people take the first advice. However, if it is a case of getting as many numbers on board then let me know (via PM) and I'm happy to join in. I already have all correspondence scanned.